Argumentative episodes focused on a given issue that occur at least twice are called _____

Research done as early as 1988 indicates that there is no gender bias caused by using masculine pronouns to describe both men and women

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Jourard found that Puerto Rican couples touch more in one hour than American couples

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

Taylor referred to deliberately working slowly to avoid expending more effort than necessary as systematic slothfulness

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

Jake's communication teacher had just assigned groups for a problem-solving discussion project. After briefly introducing themselves, Jake's group quickly began talking over the topic they would select

Charise suggested, "Let's just discuss alcohol abuse on campus; there's lots of information available, and we all know someone it applies to." Jeremy piped in, "Yes, let's do it. Why waste time haggling over topics? Let's just get on with it." Jake replied, "Why don't we hold off deciding until we think of some additional topics. That way, we'll have several to choose from and we can compare them." Which function is Jake suggesting for his group? a. Identify a clear goal b. Gather and use information effectively c. Develop options d. Develop a results-driven structure